Monte vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monte

Boy #1,431 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,431
Total SSA Count
127
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Monty

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Monte Rank #1,431
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1431 for Monte.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Monte ___

  • Monte James
  • Monte Lee
  • Monte Ray
  • Monte Dean
  • Monte Paul
  • Monte Bruce

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Monte

Lola Della Beau Stella Rex

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monte or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Monte at #1431 in the United States.

What do Monte and Theodore mean?

Monte means "mountain" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Monte and Theodore boy or girl names?

Monte is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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